Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Rowing FederationWrentham, MA | General Purpose | $20K |
| Portland Community SquashPortland, ME | General Purpose | $20K |
| Pro-Vision IncHouston, TX | General Purpose | $20K |
| Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TX | Alumni Fund and Tom Moore Fund | $13K |
| ConnectAspen, CO | Connect! Programs | $10K |
| Hurricane Island FoundationRockland, ME | Peter Willaur Fund | $10K |
| Mission SquashHouston, TX | General Purpose | $10K |
| St John the Divine Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX | General Purpose | $10K |
| Three Trees FoundationHouston, TX | General Purpose | $10K |
| Just CityMemphis, TN | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Ecclesia HoustonHouston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Houston Area Women's CenterHouston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Slingshot MemphisMemphis, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Tabor AcademyMarion, MA | Contribution to the Alumni Fund | $4,000 |
| Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | Alumni Fund | $3,000 |
| Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TX | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Nonesuch Oar and Paddle ClubScarborough, ME | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TN | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| St James ChurchScarborough, ME | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Prouts Neck Historical SocietyScarborough, ME | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| University of Texas Law FoundationAustin, TX | Alumni Fund | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 10 · Maine 6 · Massachusetts 2 · Tennessee 3 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Ja Sprague Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of J Abbott Sprague, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ja Sprague Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Ja Sprague Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $167K across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Ja Sprague Family Foundation give?
Texas (10 grants), Maine (6 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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